America' is covering its 10th papal conclave this week—and while the technology has changed, the content remains much the ...

On May 7, in the Vatican's Sistine Chapel, the conclave for the election of the new pope — the Catholic Church's most secret ...

Over 130 voting cardinals must decide whether to continue in the direction of Francis or elect a pope likely to choose a more traditional path.

Deepening unity among Catholics will be the greatest challenge facing the next pope, who will be elected as early as ...

The United States is the home country for 10 of the 133 cardinals eligible to vote for the next pope, including Daniel ...

What the world’s Indigenous Catholics don’t want to lose with the death of the first pontiff from the Southern Hemisphere: ...

From his new name to the title he uses to introduce himself, a pope’s first appearance involves symbolic choices that signal ...

Cardinals who are set to take part in the secret conclave to elect a new Catholic pope started moving into two Vatican hotels ...

There could be some high-profile athletes joining the crowds in St. Peter's Square over the coming days to keep track of the conclave to elect a new pope. With the Italian Open starting this week just ...

A rare adjustment has expanded the number of voting cardinals to 135, amplifying African representation in the selection of the next pope.

Jorge Bergoglio was 76 when he became Pope Francis. His predecessor, Joseph Ratzinger, was 78 when he became Pope Benedict ...